Gold vs Imperial Gold

Gold

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
IONIC Smart Colors
Code
IONIC-0179
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#c3ad5b (estimate)

Imperial Gold

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.103 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#dcba79 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Gold is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Gold.

Can I use Imperial Gold instead of Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Imperial Gold is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Imperial Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold is a little darker, more saturated, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Gold on the colour wheel See Imperial Gold on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Gold

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Imperial Gold

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